Why do red- and yellow-colored edible herbs create warmth? A system pharmacological view of curcumin-mediated protection of mice from cold stress

Due to the cold winter, people living in the northwest region of China often eat red or yellow edible herbs to help keep their bodies warm and improve their immunity. Examples of red foods include Chili Peppers and Cinnamon, and examples of yellow foods include Turmeric, Dried Ginger and Carrots. Ho...

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Main Authors: He Wei, Zhao Xue Li, Xin Ye Ji, Xiao Qin Wang, Bo Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-09-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464623003262